Red Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Red Vanilla
This Zara 'dupe' of Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is a polarising little number. Some adore its fruity sweetness, others recoil from its synthetic tartness. If you're after a cheap thrill that might be gone before you've left the house, this is your pick.
Statement
Our Verdict - Inspired by Angel
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Mugler's Angel (1992) - the Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chiris patchouli-cotton candy gourmand that invented the modern sweet-gourmand category, here translated into a cotton candy-bergamot opening over honey and blackberry into a patchouli-chocolate close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Statement
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 8% |
| Floral | 10% | 9% |
| Fruity | 25% | 27% |
| Green | 9% | 3% |
| Sweet | 48% | 47% |
| Warm | 8% | 6% |
| Woody | 7% | 5% |
| Earthy | 16% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 8% | 11% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Red Vanilla
EdP
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Notes
Red Vanilla
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Only in Red Vanilla
Blackcurrant
21%
Vanilla
19%
Praline
14%
Patchouli
13%
Pear
13%
Tonka Bean
11%
Iris
10%
Accords
Red Vanilla
Inspired by Angel
Performance
Red Vanilla
Inspired by Angel
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Light
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Red Vanilla
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Office
Its sweet, fruity character makes it generally suitable for casual wear or dates. The weak performance, however, means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity and strong sillage are often desired, and its sweetness makes it less suitable for office or sport.
Inspired by Angel
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Patchouli-chocolate-gourmand structure peaks in autumn and winter; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Bold gourmand statement is built for date and evening; formal works for fans of the style. Not built for sport, office.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities
Both share Sweet, Patchouli, Fruity accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Red Vanilla
Inspired by Angel
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